Summary

Tim is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends.

He is the former Yahoo Chief Solutions Officer and has consulted with industry leaders, governments and trade associations on sales processes, new media, leadership development and talent management.  He’s a top-rated speaker, talked about author and entrepreneur.

His philosophy on business life is simple: Share your knowledge, network and compassion to multiply the value of everyone you interact with. In this episode we focus on those three things. You’ll enjoy the value he brings! (more…)

How to Overcome a Victim Mentality in Four Steps

“Today is a new day. Don’t let your history interfere with your destiny! Let today be the day you stop being a victim of your circumstances and start taking action towards the life you want. You have the power and the time to shape your life. Break free from the poisonous victim mentality and embrace the truth of your greatness. You were not meant for a mundane or mediocre life!” Steve Maraboli

A Victim mentality is an acquired personality trait in which a person tends to recognize themselves as a victim of the negative actions of other people, events or circumstance and to behave as if this were the case.

In this episode, I discuss victim mentality, what it means, why it exists and how to overcome it.

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In this episode, we go on a spiritual journey with Karan Bajaj, the author of The Yoga of Max’s Discontent. We review the states of Dharma and Karma – bringing the East to the West. What it means to live towards your innate tendencies, striving to purify thoughts and actions and how through the law or Karma does every action have an equal and opposite reaction.

It’s a replay episode but for those who haven’t heard it, there is some great value to be had. Even a second time around. (more…)

A Thought On Writting

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou

In this episode I discuss my thoughts on writing. Writing is just one format of self-expression and this is in my opinion critical to living with greater fulfilment and happiness. I share tips that have help me in my practice of writing that may also benefit you. If you are looking to start writing whether that is a book or blog I hope you can get some value from this show. Enjoy!

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Want to know what’s holding you back?

“What’s holding you back is the thought that something is holding you back.” Ralph Marston

If you wish to understand what’s holding you back. Holding you back from starting that project. Holding you back from finishing a project. Holding you back from achieving a goal, making a change, finding love, making some more money – holding you back from happiness.

Then ask yourself this questions, “What’s holding me back from… (fill in the blank)?” (more…)

Summary

Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, and the New York Times and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed.

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What’s the best way to motivate students to own their education, learn deeply and durably, and develop resilience? Research has shown that the key to all these things is intrinsic motivation, or motivation that comes from within. (more…)

The Power of No: Effectiveness and Self-Mastery 

“If something is not a “hell, YEAH!”, then it’s a “no!”

The power of no is really a practice of effective resource utilisation. It is said the successful are very proficient at saying no. It is not only a matter of saying no to external demands to limit such strains on our resources but also a practice of saying no to the internal demands and requests. The inner voice that guides us despite our deeper wishes.

In this episode I wish to discuss my thoughts on the power of no. How it can help us better utilise our resources such as time, energy, money and thought to improve our effectiveness. And how it can also assist us on the journey towards Self-Mastery.

My book review of James Altucher’s book The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance and Happiness – here.

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In this episode I chat with Travis Macy – endurance athlete, about the mindset principles that can assist us all in pursuit of success. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion’s 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life and in this conversation shares many of the insider secrets. Inspiring and insightful!

You can check out the full show notes here – Episode 116 with Travis Macy 

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Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal

“The foolish man conceives the idea of ‘self.’ The wise man sees there is no ground on which to build the idea of ‘self;’ thus, he has a right conception of the world and well concludes that all compounds amassed by sorrow will be dissolved again, but the truth will remain.” Buddha

This is a very fascinating read about the art and science behind humans chase for creating higher levels of consciousness, not only to achieve more but to live richer lives.

Ecstasis is what the Greeks defined as the act of stepping beyond oneself. It is the state of consciousness above what is normal in daily life that allows us to move into a state of flow. A state that is characterised by Selflessness, Timelessness, Effortlessness and Information Richness (STER). In this book the authors Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal expose the principles behind Ecstasis and the practices and techniques people are using to reach such states. (more…)

You can build a long term further on short term thinking. Billy Cox

In this episode I chat about the benefits of long term thinking. Why it is beneficial for us to pause, and think about what we do rather than always chasing immediate pleasure and immediate results. A long term perspective will progress us towards a greater life. Think about it.

Coaching

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